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title: "When I first purchased this little oxalis, it was a dark purple…"
description: "When I first purchased this little oxalis, it was a dark purple color. Now, ever since it’s bloomed, it keeps getting brighter and more red/pink. Is this a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64739871ba841e48feb2e616"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Abigail"
published: "2023-05-28T18:07:45.937Z"
language: "en"
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# When I first purchased this little oxalis, it was a dark purple…

_Posted by Abigail on 2023-05-28_

When I first purchased this little oxalis, it was a dark purple color. Now, ever since it’s bloomed, it keeps getting brighter and more red/pink. Is this a normal part of its life cycle? Or is it sun stressed or getting improper water? What do you think?

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## 2 comments

### Michelle🌼 commented on 2023-05-28

It’s definitely light related. They get deeper and more vibrant colors when they get plenty of light. Try another location 😄

#### Abigail replied on 2023-05-28

This I can do!! Thank you!

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